Anderson Cooper 360 Classified Report On Hegseth’s Use Of Signal Sent To Congress
Dec 4, 2025
Jim Himes, U.S. Representative and ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, discusses the alarming report that Pete Hegseth shared sensitive war plans on Signal, potentially endangering troops. He emphasizes the need for accountability and raises concerns about Hegseth's conduct. Ro Khanna, U.S. Representative, reveals shocking new images from Jeffrey Epstein's private island and advocates for the full disclosure of related files, highlighting the importance of transparency for survivors and examining Epstein's financial connections.
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Reporter Accidentally Added To Decision Chat
- Jeffrey Goldberg reported he was added to a Signal group called 'Houthi PC Small Group' that included top Trump advisors.
- The chat discussed the Yemen strikes days before the attack and Goldberg received operational updates he found alarming.
Messages Mirrored Classified CENTCOM Plans
- Messages from Hegseth reportedly included precise timing, targets, weapons and sequencing for strikes.
- The IG found those messages were taken from a CENTCOM document that had been marked classified at the time.
Exoneration Claim Hinges On Lack Of Documentation
- The Defense Department emphasizes that the IG could not definitively say classified information was shared and calls the report an exoneration.
- But the IG relied on Hegseth's written claims because he refused an interview and did not provide documentation proving declassification.